- Stress and anxiety
- Social anxiety focus
- Trauma and PTSD
About Justin
Justin Cantalini is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with 11 years of professional experience. He helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem problems, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among his focus areas, along with related struggles such as attachment and communication problems.
He uses straightforward talk and practical steps in sessions. Conversations focus on identifying patterns that keep problems going and trying different ways of responding. Sessions are meant to be a place where thoughts and feelings are named and examined without judgment.
Justin also addresses issues tied to family roles, fatherhood, caregiving stress, adoption and foster care history, and concerns common to men. He works with people dealing with guilt, shame, life-purpose doubts, and post-traumatic stress symptoms. Autism and Asperger Syndrome are included among topics he has experience with, particularly when social interaction or daily supports are part of the concern.
Over his career he has developed practical routines clients can use between sessions. These include grounding strategies, clearer communication practices, and steps to test uncomfortable social situations in small ways. The emphasis is on skills that can be practiced in everyday life.
Justin works in English and is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC. If you would like to learn more about his approach or next steps for getting started, follow the practice's online instructions to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Justin uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people learn concrete skills and test new behaviors. One common approach focuses on learning to notice anxious thoughts, challenge unhelpful thinking, and practice different responses in small steps; this helps with social anxiety and everyday worry. Another approach emphasizes grounding and regulation techniques to reduce the intensity of trauma-related reactions and improve day-to-day functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to identify goals, try methods that fit their preferences, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. Sessions can include practical exercises and short homework tasks to build new habits between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to schedule sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow someone to use quieter surroundings or less bandwidth when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt techniques to the online setting so that skills practice and stepwise exposure work fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, and depression. Social anxiety and phobia are listed among his focus areas.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses direct conversation and practical steps to identify patterns and try new responses. Sessions emphasize clear communication and skills people can practice between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of concerns including anxiety and trauma.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LCMHC, which stands for Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, licensed in North Carolina.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions are managed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.